Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

Scientific name: Phenacogrammus interruptus Boulenger, 1899

Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

The Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) is a freshwater fish of the family Alestidae that grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 23–26°C (73–79°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.5. Native range: Central Africa, Middle Congo basin.

Congo tetra care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
23–26°C (73–79°F)
pH
6.0–7.5
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Feeds on worms, small insects, crustaceans and plant matter. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 100 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Phenacogrammus interruptus
Family
Alestidae (African tetras)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Middle Congo basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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